Where is Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) from?
The air
Where is Water (H₂O) from?
The soil
What is absorbed by the chlorophyll in chloroplasts?
sunlight
Which product of photosynthesis is used as food and energy for the plant?
Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆)
Which product of photosynthesis is released into the air?
Oxygen (O₂)
What is the chloroplast?
Where photosynthesis happens
What is Chlorophyll?
Green pigment that captures sunlight
What is the Stomata?
Tiny pores on leaves where gases enter and exit
What is Photosynthesis?
the process plants use to make their own food/energy by using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.
Why is photosynthesis important?
1. It provides food and energy (glucose) for the plant
2. It produces oxygen for animals and humans
3. It starts the food chain
What is the equation for photosynthesis?
6CO₂ + 6H₂O + sunlight → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂
which is Sunlight + 6 Water Molecules + 6 Carbon Dioxide Molecules → 1 Glucose Molecule + 6 Oxygen Molecules